Des Moines Public Schools Calendar (2025-2026)
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| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2025 | First Day of School for Students |
| Sep 1, 2025 | Labor Day (No Classes) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | PD Day (No Classes) |
| Oct 2, 2025 | No Classes, Yom Kippur |
| Oct 3, 2025 | PD Day (No Classes) |
| Oct 23-24, 2025 | PD Days (No Classes) |
| Nov 3-4, 2025 | Election Break |
| Nov 26-28, 2025 | Thanksgiving Break |
| Dec 22, 2025-Jan 2, 2026 | Winter Break |
| Jan 19, 2026 | MLK Jr. Day (No Classes) |
| Jan 20-21, 2026 | PD Day (No Classes) |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Second Semester Begins |
| Feb 19-20, 2026 | PD Days (No Classes) |
| Mar 13, 2026 | PD Day (No Classes) |
| Mar 16-20, 2026 | Spring Break |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr (No Classes) |
| Mar 23, 2026 | PD Day (No Classes) |
| Apr 24, 2026 | No Classes |
| Apr 27, 2026 | PD Day (No Classes) |
| May 25, 2026 | Memorial Day (No Classes) |
| May 17, 2026 | High School Graduations |
| May 22-24, 2026 | High School Graduations |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Last Day of School, Early Dismissal |
| Jun 5, 2026 | PD Day |
| Jun 8-10, 2026 | Reserved for weather make-up |
Des Moines Public Schools Calendar 2025-2026 FAQ
When is the first day of school in Des Moines Public Schools?
The first day of school for students in Des Moines Public Schools is August 25, 2025.
When is spring break in Des Moines Public Schools?
Spring Break in Des Moines Public Schools is from March 16-20, 2026.
When is Christmas break in Des Moines Public Schools?
Christmas break is part of the Winter Break in Des Moines Public Schools, which runs from December 22, 2025, to January 2, 2026.
When is winter break in Des Moines Public Schools?
Winter Break in Des Moines Public Schools is from December 22, 2025, to January 2, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving in Des Moines Public Schools?
Thanksgiving Break in Des Moines Public Schools is from November 26-28, 2025.
When is the last day of school in Des Moines Public Schools?
The last day of school for Des Moines Public Schools is June 4, 2026, which is an early dismissal day.
When is Labor Day in Des Moines Public Schools?
Labor Day, with no classes, is on September 1, 2025.
When are PD (Professional Development) Days with no classes for students in Des Moines Public Schools?
PD Days with no classes for students are on September 19, 2025, October 3, 2025, October 23-24, 2025, January 20-21, 2026, February 19-20, 2026, March 13, 2026, and March 23, 2026.
When is Yom Kippur in Des Moines Public Schools?
There are no classes for Yom Kippur on October 2, 2025.
When is Election Break in Des Moines Public Schools?
Election Break is on November 3-4, 2025.
When is MLK Jr. Day in Des Moines Public Schools?
MLK Jr. Day, with no classes, is on January 19, 2026.
When does the Second Semester begin in Des Moines Public Schools?
The Second Semester begins on January 22, 2026.
When is Eid al-Fitr in Des Moines Public Schools?
There are no classes for Eid al-Fitr on March 20, 2026.
When is Memorial Day in Des Moines Public Schools?
Memorial Day, with no classes, is on May 25, 2026.
When are High School Graduations in Des Moines Public Schools?
High School Graduations are scheduled for May 17, 2026, and May 22-24, 2026.
When are weather make-up days reserved for in Des Moines Public Schools?
Weather make-up days are reserved for June 8-10, 2026.
Calendar Disclaimer
The printable school calendar provided on this page is taken from the official Des Moines Public Schools IA Calendar website. Please note that all dates and events are subject to change at the discretion of the school district. For the most accurate and updated information, please refer to the official district website or contact the school helpline.